How to Pronounce Sic

To pronounce "sic", say SIC — one syllable, IPA /sɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sic”

"sic" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sick — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sic mean?

verb

  1. To mark with a bracketed sic.

adverb

  1. Thus; thus written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.

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Words that rhyme with sic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

settraductiontranslationthusoriginalscihonorcredit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sic"?▾

"Sic" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sic" is /sɪk/.

What does "sic" mean?▾

Sic: To mark with a bracketed sic.

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